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Blues Harmonica lessons

Learn Harmonica Techniques

Blues Improvisation

Songs by Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel and more!   

Jazz Chromatic Harmonica
Online lessons

Step by Step Courses - Personal Feedback- Over 700 Video Lessons 


what our students say

“As an instructor, Yvonnick is very approachable and that helps me get over any anxiety about practicing with him during the lessons, especially when he is so skilled and I am not. I also appreciate his span of knowledge on the instrument; from jazz to blues or even blue grass. I can tell you I am much much better now after his instructions.”

Michael Burns

Brooklyn

“Yvonnick’s course was fun, laid back and informative. I find that the lessons have a good structure to them and are easy to follow. The material for home study you provide has been a great help for practice sessions at home. An inspired class and instructor.”

Esther Kim

Manhattan

Learn To Play Harmonica in Just 10 Weeks  


Learn harmonica from the very beginning! If you already play, improve your skills and discover new tips and techniques.


New York Harmonica School 2019 Winter Workshop

Play with a Pro Band

DIatonic & CHROMATIC HARMONICA

NYHS organizes each year various harmonica workshops open to NYHS students. This is an opportunity to learn how to play with a professional band in a friendly atmosphere.

Watch last year performance!  

lessons classes

Harmonica Lessons in NYC and NJ

diatonic & chromatic   harmonica

We offer lessons for adults and kids in Manhattan and New Jersey ! You can go from complete beginner to jamming like a pro. You'll learn how to play blues harmonica and popular songs by Billy Joel, Neil Young, Bob Dylan and more!

Online Course Access 

FOR chromatic harmonica

In addition to your private lessons with our instructor Yvonnick Prene, you will have free 24/7 online access to supplementary videos, audios and pdfs to help you practicing at home!

PARTICIPATE IN OUR ANNUAL STUDENT CONCERT

You can now perform with a professional band during our New York Harmonica Workshop! isn't it awesome?



MEET YOUR TEACHER, YVONNICK PRENE

Hi, I'm Yvonnick Prené, a professional jazz musician, bandleader, composer, and educator based in New York City.

I’ve recorded five albums as a leader, including Jobim’s World with Geoffrey Keezer (Sunnyside Records), and Un Harmonica pour Django, recorded in Paris with Biréli Lagrène.

I’ve had the opportunity to perform at some of the best jazz clubs in New York City, such as the Blue Note, Dizzy’s Club, Smalls, and Birdland, as well as at major jazz festivals in the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Africa.

I appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with Blood Orange.

I’m also the founder of the New Harmonica School and My Harmonica Studio, where I’ve taught more than 500 students. Additionally, I have written ten instructional books for chromatic and diatonic harmonicas.

Last but not least, I’m an official ambassador for Hohner; the legendary harmonica brand has chosen me to be the face of their brand-new flagship 12-hole chromatic harmonica, the Xpression.

Harmonica Sensation Yvonnick adds another level of textural novelty...a virtuoso Harmonica Player.


Downbeat

Yvonnick Prene is skilled and talented without a doubt but there is a depth to him that calls to the depths within the listener. It is no wonder that he is in such demand.

JazzTimes

A rising star

All About Jazz

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Yvonnick absolutely loves his craft and makes learning fun! I look forward to continuing this journey with NY Harmonica School.
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Thanks to Yvonnick I am discovering and enjoying the fantastic world of harmonica playing and music making! Yvonnick is an amazing musician and an extraordinary educator. He generously shares his rich knowledge and experience, and teaches students with a rare combination of patience, rigor, encouragement, and fun. At his New York Harmonica School, you can find the ideal place to learn music, express yourself, and have fun playing with other students and professional musicians!
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Yvonnick has an incredible repertoire of materials for harmonica players of all levels! I have learned so much in the last couple of years. He is affable and accessible. His program provides opportunities for musicians with all abilities to meet digitally and in-person. If you want to learn or develop your harmonica playing skills, this is the place to be!
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For 3 years I have been an active member of the NEW YORK HARMONICA SCHOOL. Yvonnick is an excellent teacher of both harmonica and music theory. I’ve developed a simple repertoire of songs to play and have had several professional gigs playing the harmonica. I am thrilled I discovered this instrument
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I've been playing self-taught diatonic harmonica at a very basic level of skill for six decades. When I heard Yvonnick Prene play live and learned of his harmonica school, I was inspired to take the big step of becoming a student. In my application, I asked specifically for help to be able to accompany myself credibly when performing songs I've written. What immediately impressed me was the flexibility of Yvonnick's approach to teaching me. He rapidly assessed not only my playing but also my level of familiarity with musical concepts and terminology. His explanations are clear and the models of how to produce the tones that make the harmonica sound great provide helpful targets for the skills I am working on. Yvonnick has been working with me on fundamentals so I can replace bad habits accumulated and solidified over the years with the knowledge of how to achieve more accurate and interesting playing. We have also spent lesson time working on songs I perform live. As I've applied what I've been learning, I've gained confidence and have improved my ability to improvise in live performance. An added benefit of learning from Yvonnick is his sense of humor that contributes to making lessons fun.
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Great teacher! Really understands how to teach what the harmonica can really do.
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Yvonnick is not only the elite player of his generation but also a genius composer. His strong desire to share his knowledge is a blessing to all harmonica players of all ages. His harmonica studio is the best learning site bar none. Stay engaged, sign up and watch your playing and knowledge sore to new levels!
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Yvonnic taught me how to play blues in 10 minutes. I am so impressed with his skills and he is so patient. I highly recommend.
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areas we serve

At NYHS, we proudly offer our harmonica lessons to a large variety of communities within the New Jersey and New York area. Whether you’re looking for beginner lessons, blues improvisation tips, learn how to play with a band, or preparing an audition for a Broadway show, our expert harmonica instructor are more than willing to work with you to satisfy your needs. We are looking forward jamming with you!

New York City, New Jersey

917 428-4245